Lead DevOps Platform Engineer (Kubernetes)

TL;DR

Lead DevOps Platform Engineer (DevSecOps/Cloud Native): Supporting enterprise DevSecOps automation and cloud-native platform engineering with an accent on GitOps-driven CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms, and deployment automation across Azure and GCP. Focus on improving developer productivity through automation and Infrastructure as Code within large, regulated environments.

Location: Charlotte, NC

Company

hirify.global is a professional staffing and services firm providing talent solutions for enterprise environments.

What you will do

• Design, build, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Harness, Maven/Gradle, and Python.
• Automate application deployments across Kubernetes and OpenShift (OCP) environments.
• Enhance GitOps workflows, deployment orchestration, quality gates, and pipeline automation.
• Develop automation solutions using Python and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible).
• Embed DevSecOps, governance, audit controls, and observability into deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve self-service platforms and continuous delivery capabilities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of DevOps or Platform Engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions, Harness, Maven/Gradle, Python CI/CD, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Experience implementing GitOps and Infrastructure as Code in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD governance, quality gates, and security controls in regulated environments.
• Experience supporting cloud platforms, preferably Azure and GCP.
• Must be based in Charlotte, NC.

Nice to have

• Experience with Terraform and/or Ansible.
• Kubernetes and/or DevOps certifications.
• Familiarity with AI agentic frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.